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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.74, 8,971.35 and 4,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.74, 8,971.35 and 4,265.86 is: 5,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.74 : 8,971.35 = 4,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.74/8,971.35 = 4,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.74x = 8,971.35 × 4,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.74x = 38,270,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270,478.25/6,502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.29

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